Even if you are not familiar with the term biofilm, you have certainly encountered biofilms on a regular basis. For example, the plaque that forms on your teeth and causes tooth decay is one type of bacterial biofilm. The “gunk” that clogs your household drains is also a biofilm. A persistent infection on a scrape from a sports injury is likely a biofilm.
Learn more about biofilms and the challenge they present for the cleaning industry in the video below.